Pervasive Augmented Reality Games to Experience Tourism Destinations

María Teresa Linaza (), Aitor Gutierrez () and Ander García ()
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María Teresa Linaza: Vicomtech-IK4
Aitor Gutierrez: Vicomtech-IK4
Ander García: Vicomtech-IK4

A chapter in Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2014, 2013, pp 497-509 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper describes the ExCORA pervasive game, a mobile experience that aims to engage general public with the Urgull Mountain in San Sebastian, Spain. The game tries to encourage people to visit and explore the natural environment, as well as educate visitors who may visit the mountain, but have no idea of its hidden history. The project explores how pervasive augmented reality games can be used to deliver an engaging tourism experience. The game aims to provide a fun and interactive way to guide participants through different Points of Interest (PoIs), let participants search for unique QR codes to unlock clues and solve mini-games, and augment some objects and PoIs. This paper outlines the design and initial deployment of the game, reporting on the results from a preliminary usability study and discussing initial observations made by visitors.

Keywords: ICT enabled experiences; Information interfaces and presentation; Mobile services (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-03973-2_36

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